ASSISTANT FINANCE MANAGER (REF: GA)

Pasona; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global retail organization is seeking a Finance Manager in Malaysia to oversee financial reporting, manage a small accounting team, and ensure compliance with MFRS. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in accounting or finance and strong knowledge of Malaysian tax regulations. Proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle are essential, along with a professional qualification. Knowledge of Japanese language and culture is an added advantage. This role offers regular working hours from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience in Malaysia.
• Strong knowledge of MFRS/MPERS and Malaysian tax regulations.
• Experience with Japanese HQ reporting and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly and annual closing in compliance with MFRS.
• Formulate and manage company-wide budgets and KPIs.
• Supervise local finance and accounting staff.

Skills

Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS)

Budgeting

Variance Analysis

Cash Flow Management

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, D365FO)

Business-level Japanese (JLPT N2 or above)

Education

Professional qualification (CPA/ACCA, MIA)

Tools

Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTable)

Power BI

Job description

A global retail organization specializing in affordable lifestyle and household products, operating an extensive network of stores across multiple international markets.

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closing in compliance with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS).
• Prepare and submit consolidated reporting packages to the Japanese parent company based on J-GAAP or IFRS.
• Handle corporate tax, SST (Sales & Service Tax) filings in Malaysia, and manage tax audits.
• Lead external audit processes.

Management Accounting & Business Control

• Formulate company-wide budgets, manage actual results, and conduct variance analysis.
• Establish and monitor KPIs (Key Performance Indicators).
• Manage cash flow, perform cash flow forecasting, and optimize working capital.
• Negotiate and maintain good relationships with financial institutions in Malaysia.

International Finance & Compliance

• Manage credit control and accounts receivable collection processes for overseas clients.
• Maintain and strengthen compliance with the Malaysian Companies Act and other relevant regulations.

Team Management

• Supervise, develop, and evaluate local finance and accounting staff (2–3 members).
• Drive process review and operational efficiency improvements.

Requirements

• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience in Malaysia.
• Proven track record of leading financial closing under MFRS.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience in cost accounting (retail/wholesale industry experience is a plus).
• Strong knowledge of MFRS/MPERS and Malaysian tax regulations.
• PC skills: Word, Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTable), PowerPoint, Power BI.
• Experience in logistics, warehousing, trading, or wholesale industry.
• Work experience in a Japanese company or reporting to a Japanese HQ.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, D365FO, etc.).
• Professional qualification (CPA/ACCA, MIA, etc.).
• Business-level Japanese (JLPT N2 or above) will be added advantage.
• Knowledge and experience in transfer pricing.

Additional Information

Industry: Manufacturing - Musical Instruments

Working Hours: 8:00am - 5:30pm (Monday to Friday)

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